Sinton man killed in wreck on U.S. 59
By BENJAMIN SHARP news@leader-news.com
      Police are uncertain why a Simonton man pulled out in front of another vehicle on U.S. 59 this past weekend, causing a crash that claimed his life.
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs Leo Bray Hudlin Jr., 28, of 808 Dunlap was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 on two charges of possession of a controlled substance (cocaine and Ecstasy), and charges of possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana and no valid driver's license - suspension. He...
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MOST WANTED
Couple facing animal cruelty charges
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com
      Two people wanted on animal cruelty charges are now El Campo's "Most Wanted" fugitives. The Most Wanted program pays cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and grand jury indictment of felons.
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Rewards offered for tips in burglary, stolen items
      West Wharton County Crime Stoppers is offering rewards to find out who burglarized a house last month, and to locate property stolen in a separate incident. During the day of Monay, Jan. 14, someone broke out a bedroom window at 406 Omega. They rifled through the house, leaving clothing scattered...
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Guest knifed while visiting in Wharton
      A former Wharton resident visiting the city found himself being transported by ambulance to the Gulf Medical Center Thursday evening after having been cut with a knife. Wharton Police Detective Sgt. Ben Evans identified the victim as Sammy Ferrell, 46, now a resident of Big Spring.
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Woman sentenced for injury to toddler
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      An El Campo woman who pleaded no contest to injuring her infant son was sentenced to 10 years deferred adjudication and 120 days in jail by visiting District Court Judge Daniel Sklar during court proceedings Monday at the Wharton County Courthouse.
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Woman flees home invader
      A Wharton woman was able fight her way past a home intruder and flee to freedom following an altercation at her North Walnut residence early Thursday afternoon. The Wharton police department received a residential burglary alarm at 12:41 p.m. in the 2700 block of North Walnut Street.
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